Question

why porifera is commonly called sponges​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• The name porifera means 'pore bearer' in Latin (a pore is a tiny hole). A sponge's body is covered by a skin, one cell thick. This skin has lots of small pores and a few large openings.

Answer 2

Answer:

Animals belonging to Phylum Porifera are commonly known as Sponges. There is no specific reason for it being termed as sponges. However, Porifera means pore bearer suggesting they have minute pores throughout their body known as ostia which are lined with collar cells.

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